Tom Karen: Designer behind 1970s' cult classics dies

Tom Karen helped create some famous children's products from the 1970s as well as the Bond Bug car.

Firms call for clarity over energy bill support

Gyms and hospitality firms say they need to know if they will get help from the government after March.

Cost-of-living payments: Three instalments totalling £900 confirmed

People receiving benefits and on a low income will receive the money in three instalments.

Tesla reports record 1.3 million deliveries for 2022

However, Elon Musk's electric car maker missed Wall Street forecasts for the last three months of the year.

Four-day working week: How we got here - and where next

Working four days a week might seem radical. But it wasn't so long ago that a six-day week was normal.

Train strikes: People returning to work face more strikes

Only 20% of services are expected to run this week due to walkouts by RMT and Aslef union members.

Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in apparent bid to boost tourism

It will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences - something anyone who intends to drink needs to carry.

Retail: Last year saw a big jump in the number of shops closing

A total of 17,145 shops shut last year across the UK's High Streets, shopping centres and parades.

Third of world in recession this year, IMF head warns

Kristalina Georgieva said 2023 will be "tougher" than last year as the global economy faces challenges.

Shops face challenging year ahead, says industry body

The first half of 2023 will be particularly difficult, the British Retail Consortium predicts.